Michael Spinks (Holmes 1 fight) vs Jack Johnson (Jeffries fight)

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  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Who wins this matchup?
     
  2. TipNom

    TipNom Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Spinks by early Ko
     
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  3. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I think Spinks wins convincingly.
     
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  4. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Johnson was too strong for him. Jack by decision in very boring fight.
     
  5. Charlietf

    Charlietf Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Lol
     
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  6. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    Good match up.

    Spinks defneisve style makes him incredibly hard to pin down. He looks so hittable, but just isn't.

    He's likely able to beat Johnson to the punch, but is he able to stop Johnson landing.

    If Johnson forces the pace, he should beat Spinks.

    If Johnson is content throwing at a low out put, he'll lose.
     
  7. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ironically, I'd say the same thing about Johnson. He walked around casually with his hands low, but when you actually look at his fights, he was rarely hit.
     
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  8. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    But against Spinks I don't think he's the quicker man, which leaves him open to being countered.
     
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  9. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Maybe, I'm just talking about the general impression.
     
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  10. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    It's the same with a lot of guys who break the rules at the top level. What they did, clearly worked for them, even if it isn't something 90% of boxers can pull off.
     
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  11. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    It's that close, it's a draw.
     
  12. RulesMakeItInteresting

    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Johnson knocks the crap out of him. It might go 11.
     
  13. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Spinks and easily. Jack Johnson was the John Ruiz of his day.